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Abrahams Torres Avenue - Dedication Marker - Intersection of NW 125 Avenue and Taft Street where the dedication marker is located

Abrahams Torres Avenue - Dedication Marker

5.0(1 review)
2.3 mi

On January 15, 2020, the City of Pembroke Pines passed a resolution to rename and dedicate 125th…read moreAvenue, within the City of Pembroke Pines to "ABRAHAMS~TORRES AVENUE." As a result, this Street Naming and Dedication Marker was erected to explain to the public why the street was renamed. This Street Naming and Dedication Marker is located right outside of the Lil' Rascals Academy at the corner of NW 125 Avenue and Taft Street in Pembroke Pines. Many past Flanagan High School graduates, are familiar with this path as many would park their cars at the Pembroke Pines Ice Arena and walk passed this area after school to get to their cars. As stated on the memorial, "This street, NW 125th Avenue, was dedicated on January 15, 2020 to honor Cassie Tianna Torres, 15, and Alexandra Thomas Abrahams, 14, who tragically lost their lives in two separate traffic fatalities. On October 20, 2011, Alexandra Abrahams, a 14-year old resident of the City was struck by a driver at the intersection of Taft Street and N.W. 125th Avenue. On November 12, 2018, Cassie Tianna Torres, a 15-year old resident of the City was struck by a driver while riding her bicycle at the intersection of Taft Street and N.W. 125th Avenue. Alexandra Abrahams and Cassie Tianna Torres were both students at Charles W. Flanagan High School and residents of the City of Pembroke Pines."

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Abrahams Torres Avenue - Dedication Marker - Abrahams~Torres Avenue Dedication Marker

Abrahams~Torres Avenue Dedication Marker

Abrahams Torres Avenue - Dedication Marker - Abrahams~Torres Avenue Dedication Marker

Abrahams~Torres Avenue Dedication Marker

Abrahams Torres Avenue - Dedication Marker - Abrahams~Torres Avenue Dedication Marker

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Abrahams~Torres Avenue Dedication Marker

Old Floresta Historic District - Halloween 2025 Old Floresta.

Old Floresta Historic District

5.0(2 reviews)
26.8 mi

This neighborhood was designed by Addison Mizner in a Mediterranean style that you can see…read morethroughout the city of Boca Raton. It is located off of Palmetto Rd behind the Boca Raton Art Museum art school. The houses were designed for the executives of Mizner's company and one was for his brother the Reverend Henry Mizner who retired to Boca Raton. The Robinson Company were contracted to construct 29 homes in the neighborhood but they went bankrupt before they could finish. Architect Herman Von Holst from Chicago who owned the land foreclosed and along with investors he finished designing the subdivision and named it Old Floreresta meaning "a delightful rural place" in Spanish. The houses have certain characteristics in common, barrel tile roofs, wrought iron balconies, and Spanish style architecture. The homes are on narrow tree lines streets. Some of the notable homes in the subdivision are 888 Oleander St owned by Henry Mizner who lived in Acacia, 875 Alamanda St. was the home of Herman Von Holst and he named his home Lavender House. He went on to serve on both the Boca Raton town council and planning boards. The house is now on the National Register of Historic Places as is 801 Hibiscus St, it was owned by film producer and mayor of Boca Raton Fred Aiken. Other well known residents of the neighborhood were Thomas Fleming who founded Florida Atlantic University, Don Estridge who worked on the IMB personal computer, and Nathaniel Weyl who authored the book "Red Star Over Cuba" In 1990 Boca Raton named Old Floresta it's first historic district. The homes in the neighborhood are privately owned so you are not able to tour them. You are free however to drive through the beautiful neighborhood or even better bike it if you are able to do so. Although the homes I mentioned are not for sale a lot of other ones are. I saw quite a few for sale signs in the neighborhood. I am sure they are way out of my price range but it's free to dream.

Imagine my surprise to find a listing for the Old Floresta Historic District in Yelp. Like wow,…read morewhoever wrote this did a great service for helpers who seek out historic areas in Palm Beach county, areas which may be close to where they live or work. And this is OUR neighborhood. It's where we drive into and out of daily. It's where we walk our sato Bori. And where we drive friends around to show them the authentic ORIGINAL Mizner designed homes, as well as those which mimic the Mizner look. The streets are narrow, some cannot accommodate two cars going in either direction without riding up into someone's lawn. The foliage is heavy, very heavy. People who visit us or do work for us always comment that it reminds them of Coral Gables. As a historic district the City monitors carefully all renovations which affect the exterior in any manner at all, as plans must be reviewed by Historic division as well as City Code Compliance. Things like roof materials and colors, driveway design and materials, alterations to windows and doors or subtle things like the removal of a tree and its replacement. And that's all good! I love Old Floresta. I don't love the drivers who try through our area on the way to Boca Regional Hospital or anywhere else and roll through stop signs. I hope they get tickets when police set up traps. Our neighborhood is quiet, well preserved and a place where families walk with their children and their dogs and just chill. While not a gated community it is tucked away off Palmetto Park Road, east of 95 and west of Dixie, on the north side of the street. If you find the old Art School on the north side of Palmetto, you access Old Floresta on either Paloma or Cardinal (NW9). Drive slow when in our community. Or better yet, walk around. Oh by the way, on Halloween the homeowners really go craycray decorating their homes and thousands go trick treating.

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Old Floresta Historic District - Halloween 2024. Is this supposed to be the doll that comes to life and does evil  things?

Halloween 2024. Is this supposed to be the doll that comes to life and does evil things?

Old Floresta Historic District - Halloween 2024. Three witches can cause a lot of trouble.

Halloween 2024. Three witches can cause a lot of trouble.

Old Floresta Historic District - Halloween 2024

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Halloween 2024

Miramar City Center

Miramar City Center

4.0(1 review)
0.3 mi

This review is mostly going to reflect on this primary topic: Pokestops…read more Yes, there are many! You will definitely get your cardio in walking laps around here to restock on your supplies. Best place to replenish your pokeballs in the area if you're running low! The last time I was there, I went with my mother for an Arts & Crafts Market. I believe I was still in my early years of college and I remember clearly buying 6 or 7 dip mixes from a spices vendor and getting free hand sanitizer from the Baptist Health booth. Other than that, the place is usually empty unless there's a carnival in town. Now, it's PACKED due to Pokemon Go. Like it's meant to be because at one part of the park, you see a big circle on the floor that resembles a Pokeball. Upside? The Pokestops. They're well-placed. Lots of benches, some of which have lamps that have external outlets so you can charge your phone while playing! Super convenient although I'm sure this place didn't intend to be a Pokestop Mall lol. Oh and I found people just walking their dogs and flying hobby helicopters too so don't feel like you need the game to come! It's open for any kind of recreation! Downside? Traffic. It is good that you can reach the stops by car also as opposed to going by foot but if you park on-site, do expect to wait awhile til a nice Pokemon Trainer gives you way to back out. You'll still have to make the slow-paced line. Oh, and there are cops. Be careful as you play & drive. It's safer to have a passenger play for you. I like how I learned more about the stops due to Pokemon Go. I found little monuments and art pieces I never knew about until now. Happy hunting! TEAM.... jk, I'm still undecided.

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Miramar City Center - It's the Holiday season make your life easier and order some delicious turkey and run cake for your Christmas dinner.

It's the Holiday season make your life easier and order some delicious turkey and run cake for your Christmas dinner.

Miramar City Center
Miramar City Center

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Central Arcade

Central Arcade

3.7(3 reviews)
8.7 mi

The Central Arcade building is located in Hollywood's historic business district which was…read moredesigned by Hollywood founder Joseph Young in 1921. Many of it's original design features remain. Architectural features of the buildings include those used the 1920's Florida land boom time and after it went bust during the Depression and New Deal eras. The Central Arcade Building is part of the city of Hollywood's Historical Landmark Plaque Tour sponsored by the Hollywood Historical Society and the Community Redevelopment Agency. This is stop number 12. The arcade was a popular building design in the 1920's and 1930's. It was one to two stories in height and had space in the building for individual retailers. The arcade was a precursor to the mall. In the 1930's Hollywood's mayor had a dental office in the building. In the late 1990's the building was the Hollywood Boulevard Theater. Today the building houses Cabo Blanco and Uncle Buck's, a discount store. The upstairs is available for lease.

Self- guided historic tour #2. The Central Arcade was built in 1923 for professional office spaces…read morespecifically for a dentist (Hlwd mayor) thru the 1930's and a photographer sixty years later. The Hollywood Blvd Theater was a tenant here in the right side space and closed forever in 2001. Today, the two storefront locations of 1936 and 1938 Hollywood Blvd are the Cabo Blanco Restaurant & Bar. The words Central Arcade in the mid 1900s meant retail shopping area not as the meaning today which an arcade refers to pinball entertainment. The bronze marker plaque on the outer wall legitimizes the landmark by the Hollywood Historical Society.

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Central Arcade
Central Arcade
Central Arcade - Historical marker

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Historical marker

Spanish Monastery & Gift Shop

Spanish Monastery & Gift Shop

4.1(21 reviews)
9.6 mi

You won't find a European building this old in the Americas! Built in the 12th century in Spain,…read moreit was packed up and brought to Miami last Century. Peaceful grounds and remarkable antiquity, the Monastery offers a unique experience in Miami. 44 minutes is more than enough time for a self-guided wander across the grounds, but arrive by Noon for a guided tour (which I missed). Also, check the calendar on their website as they close for many private events.

I came to this establishment because I greatly enjoy history and wanted to have the opportunity to…read moretake photos of the architecture and perhaps a video explaining what I've learned about this beautiful place. Unfortunately, the business that runs this monastery is predatory in nature. As it happens, my ancestor, William R. Hearst, was the original proprietor of the monestary when it arrived in the United States. They insist that photos can only be taken from Wednesday to Saturday, and you must schedule an appointment with a fee of nearly $400 to take portraits or photographs. The woman at the front desk was preventing us from entering the monastery without discarding any equipment that can be used for taking photos. I will add that she was extremely rude, yelling at me and my mother when we were clearly unaware of the rule. Don't come here; it's a complete waste of time; the history is very fascinating, and the building seems to be relatively well kept, but they not only charge you for entry, but additionally charge for you to take photos. $400 mandatory. There are many other beautiful historic places around Miami to visit; I would never recommend going here. Save yourself the $410 and go to the nearby lighthouse, or early 1890s church in Miami instead. The Art Deco District is also very nice. The fact that they charge an exorbitant fee to enter the premises for taking photographs is highly reminiscent of the exact reason why Martin Luther had nailed his list to the door of the Catholic Church. God frowns upon an institution that calls itself religious and charges up the wazoo for people to share information about it. To the people running this facility: do better. Be nicer. Let people explore and interact with this treasure.

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Spanish Monastery & Gift Shop
Spanish Monastery & Gift Shop
Spanish Monastery & Gift Shop

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